Gun wax
 

Not related to Lugers, but has anyone any experience in using Renaissance gun wax? Supposedly it protects from dirt, grime, fingerprint oils, etc. Is it good for wood and metal finishes? Any hints on applying it to guns?
thanks
Jack

Wax is a good preservative for guns you don't use. It will form a protective coating, and restores the color of the surface it covers to a certain extent. Works well on dried out grips, repels water and protects against outside influences.

No experience with Renaissance gun wax, but I use a common clear furniture wax on guns that are really dry (and are only handled/stored as collectibles). I just apply a little amount on the outside surfaces, I prefer good old gun oil on the innards.

A long passed Master gunsmith told me many years ago to use Butchers wax. Bill Sterling made some very nice custom rifles. With each one, upon delivery, Bill provided a can of Butchers wax and a note telling the client to use it.

I have used it for years on all of my weapons and it works. Made for hard use wood items and butcher boards, it protects like nothing else. Best to you.

I use Renaissance wax and have can recommend it highly. It does a good job of protecting surfaces from oils, dirt and oxidation. Money well spent.

I have used it on a 1920 Commercial Luger. I really like it. The gun wasn't real dirty when I got it but hadn't been cleaned in a while. I cleaned it pretty well when I got it; 7 months ago. The Renaissance materials (wax) cleaned some areas inside that I was surprised at what it got on the rags. It was a little difficult to work with on the grip surfaces - must be careful not to apply too heavily. On the backside of the grips you will see what it does the best. On the grip surfaces it brings out a brighter tint of reddish pink - not much, just a slight amount. I like the new color tone. It protects the gun and the grips nicely.

I applied it to my leather belt and it looks good and feels really good. I also put it on a brass belt buckle and it really removed all tarnish of 30 years off and it shines like a new penny. The buckle had some blue paint trim and it brightened that up, too.
I put it on my wallet and I like the way it refreshed the look and feel, too.
I'm still not sure about putting it on old lugers - the patina is my concern.
Jack

A good wax will not hurt anything. It simply fills in tiny imperfections on the surface, creating a smooth, uniform top layer. This will cause the obect to catch the light in a different way, that's all. Wax will yellow over time, though.

based on this great review, i just ordered a can of each
 

from the BWC company online. looking forward to working with it......thanks, tom
btw, it is available in clear, amber, and a darker brown----i ordered the clear, but in the tints, it might dress up older stocks and grips..........restore, NOT modify is my motto...............

I'm not sure we are talking about the same materials. Renaissance is only clear as far as I know and I wouldn't call it a wax - more of an oily paste.
They say it won't show any discoloration over time. Preserves paper without coloration.

With help of a couple drops of popular "Hoppe's 9 Gun Oil", it's easy to apply Renaissance wax on steel surface. Otherwise, the wax is too dry to be applied evenly.

On Luger pistol, the wood grip panels are well exposed to internal oil. Wax is more appropriate IMO.

I received the Renaissance Wax Polish this morning an after a test spot I was satisfied to use it on my Test Holster and here are the results.~~~~ Eric

Jim Solomon
 

I have been using Renaissance wax for about 12 years. It is excellent, and I highly recommend it.

Any good wax is layer of protection for steel and leather.

Eric,

Is this the same test holster that was water damaged during one of the three hurricanes?

I didn't look for the other thread, but remember that the holster looked pretty stained and sad.

IF so, the results of this preparation you've used are excellent, and the holster has been transformed back into the thing of beauty it was meant to be!!

No We were lucky. The one ruined was a US Krag carbine case below! The rarer one with all the calvery markings was with my lugers and survived. While I was in the rehab hospital and Debbie out the washer hose failed and for 5 hours it turned into the everglades. Before I was admitted after surgery I stored my lugers and holsters including my test holster above in a big blue rubbermade container. Jerry told me the damaged one below is perminent. I'll spend a few hours and treat it all!! Water can be destructive as fire! Make sure you have flood insurance and keep them high and dry!! Thank You for your concern!~~~~Eric

Yes, that's the one, after all. Thanks for re-posting the pics--and the caveat! ...and for refreshing my memory.

1937 Kreighoff!
 

Perfect!!!

I use a product called Howard Feed-N-Wax on all my guns and find it to be a good protectant. It is especially good on wood stocks but I coat everything with it, let it dry and then buff it out.